Light blocking and gluing plastic window inserts question
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Light blocking and gluing plastic window inserts question
I guess it is a question of sequence here. I am starting the revell Klingon d-7 and there are a number of clear plastic parts for window etc. Do I paint light block first? If so, how do I glue windows in as far as paint glue/adhesion? If I glue windows first, then do I mask and then paint block?
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Re: Light blocking and gluing plastic window inserts questio
Light block first. Then use 2-part 5 minute epoxy to glue the windows in. It won't craze the clear plastic window or soften the paint like styrene cement or CA will. Any excess can be wiped off using a rag or cotton swab with or without a little alcohol. The alternative would be Mikro Krystal Clear (a form of white glue) which is easier to clean up but lacks the adhesion strength of epoxy.brt wrote:I guess it is a question of sequence here. I am starting the revell Klingon d-7 and there are a number of clear plastic parts for window etc. Do I paint light block first? If so, how do I glue windows in as far as paint glue/adhesion? If I glue windows first, then do I mask and then paint block?
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